Oct 09, 2009 -
For his Spring '10 runway show at Paris Fashion Week, Giles Deacon delivered a colorful and quirky collection filled with prom-inspired dresses, metallic pants, and see-through gowns. However, it was the abundance of creepy, crawly spiders that induced my fear. Indeed, I suffer from slight arachnophobia (although I guess I don't mind daddy longlegs, they eat other bugs, right?).
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Oct 01, 2009 -
The most exciting week of fashion is upon us. Don't get me wrong — New York Fashion Week always inspires, but Paris just seems . .
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Sep 22, 2009 -
Giles Deacon is showing his Spring collection at Paris Fashion Week, as opposed to London FW this week, but he did show his fine jewelry collection in London town. This is the man who brought Pac-Man to the catwalk don't forget, so his baubles have to be something to talk about. The designer spoke of his favorite: "My particular favourite is a little character called Eek, he's from a past collection.
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Jun 25, 2009 -
Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Pringle, and Jonathan Saunders all recently announced that they're taking their collections back to London Fashion Week. But Londoner Giles Deacon, just revealed he's packing up and heading to Paris. The designer will show his Spring 2010 lineup during Paris Fashion Week, which runs from Sept.
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Jun 25, 2009 -
Whilst many big names like Burberry, and most recently Jonathan Saunders are returning to the capital for fashion week in September, we have just lost one great name!
Giles Deacon has been showing his unique designs here for many seasons, but has has just won France’s annual ANDAM (Association Nationale pour le Développement des Arts de la Mode) Award.
The award means Giles will receive 160,000 euro (about £137,000) to help fund a show at Paris Fashion Week.
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May 29, 2009 -
Just over a week to go until 2009 Graduate Fashion Week kicks off at Earls Court in London. This is the week when students from all over the UK head to the capital to present their final collections. Previous graduates to show there include Christopher Bailey of Burberry, Stella McCartney and Julien Macdonald.
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May 12, 2009 -
Like many self-financed designers, Giles Deacon has experienced his share of trying times but things are starting to look up for the designer. With the help of Italy-based manufacturer, Castor Srl, Giles Deacon is expanding with plans to quadruple his business and give him a broader international reach. “At a certain point, we took a step back and asked ourselves: 'What do we want this business to be?'" said Deacon.
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May 03, 2009 -
There have been a lot of designer/High Street collaborations in the past few weeks so I'll forgive you if you're not completely up to date with this one.
Giles Deacon has been creating a diffusion line for New Look for a couple of seasons and its always of a very high quality. This Spring is no exception as the pieces are a bit more grown up and the fabrics are a bit classier, yet still offered at a bargain price.
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May 01, 2009 -
The classic department store Selfridges is turning the grand old age of 100 this year and to mark the occasion, there was a party last night at the Oxford Street store. Celebrities, designers and models came together to party, drink champagne and look back over the years.
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Apr 03, 2009 -
April is truly the month of collaborations as Kate Moss kicked it off with her Spring line for Topshop, Matthew Williamson prepares to launch his debut collection for H&M and Giles releases his seventh capsule line for New Look. Giles Deacon has been quietly continuing this collaboration which has offered shoppers designer pieces at very reduced prices.
This Spring Giles was inspired by the '80s and LA glamour.
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